Subway owner becomes 14th candidate for mayor 

A franchise business owner is the 14th candidate to register in the race to become Winnipeg’s next mayor.

Gagandeep Bawa, 45, said he has owned a downtown Subway franchise for five years, and believes more work is needed to address safety concerns in the area.

Bawa said robberies and thefts have led some businesses to move out, showing more support is needed. If elected, he would push for a greater security presence, such as more Downtown Community Safety Partnership or Exchange District BIZ patrols.

Bawa said he would also attempt to create water bill rebates for seniors and single parents.

Incumbent mayoral candidate Scott Gillingham, Christopher Clacio, Mike Vogiatzakis, Umar Hayat, Mazher Alam, Don Woodstock, Joshua Pagdato, Johnny Calderon, Noah Redden, Zac Uminski, Brad Gross, Kevin Klein and Tracey Drexler have also registered to run.

To be listed on the ballot, candidates must also complete a nomination process by 4:30 p.m. Sept. 22. That includes obtaining signatures from 250 people on the voter’s list.

Election Day is Oct. 28.